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This post contains spoilers through the April 26 episode of Parks & Recreation. One of my friends pinged me last night to say that he thought this episode of Parks & Recreation was my platonic ideal for a half-hour of the show. He’s basically right. Everything from the shot of Jerry watching the debate with [...]read more

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